[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (6/4/12)

A. Lester Buck III buck at compact.com
Fri Jun 8 16:49:48 UTC 2012


        Flor de Milonga in Summer Colors!

        “La vida es una Milonga”

        Wear your favorite and brightest colors and join us
        to receive the Summer Season with hot tango music in a
        wonderful and friendly environment. See you at Flor de
        Milonga, Saturday, June 9, 2012 at ROPS at 10 pm!

        River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 S. Shepherd Dr.
        Ste 200

        June 9, 2012
        10:00pm - 1:30am
        DJ Mario D ("El Charrua")

        $10 admission - $5 w/student ID
        You're welcome to BYOB
        Free Parking
        Doors will automatically close at 12:30pm


        Hosted by: Mario, Grace and Cheryl

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        Susana Miller returns to Houston for Argentine Tango
        Workshops next month, mark your calenders and don't miss
        the opportunity to study from this living legend


        Susana Miller is the preeminent teacher of Argentine Tango
        in the Milonguero Style, a term she coined to introduce
        tango apilado to students around the world. Milonguero
        Style is a synthesis of Susana’s studies over the years
        of the unique dancing styles of the older milongueros. She
        was the first person to study the anonymous and intuitive
        milongueros' dance, to enjoy tango in the same way they
        have done for decades: dancing socially. She has a gift for
        deciphering their distinct vocabularies and choreographic
        combinations, and transmitting these to her students. In
        this way she has developed a rich language that condenses
        more than a hundred years of tango tradition. Her work
        as a teacher has shaped tango as we know it now, not only
        in Buenos Aires, but also around the world.

        Her ability to focus on key concepts and communicate them
        with ease distinguishes her from her predecessors, since
        she can – with a language as technically correct as it is
        accessible – share the secrets of the Porteña milonga
        with everyone who wants to become part of it. Teacher
        of teachers, she has worked with most of the renowned
        milonguero teachers and is constantly training new
        generations of professional instructors.  She has toured
        all around the world.

        Workshop Details

        Saturday, June 16, 2012

        A 1:00pm-2:15pm Body is the instrument of dance (all
        levels): Posture, balance, axis, embrace, walking and
        connecting in the embrace; fundamentals of balance; Two
        major tango rhythmic foundations; support your feet to
        prevent pain.

        B 2:45pm-4:00pm Basic milongueros steps (intermediate):
        Basics are wonderfull!, some old milongueros dance only
        with them in amazing combinations.

        C 4:15pm-5:45pm Turning on a dime (advanced): How to
        make her dance around you. Movements and milongueros
        resources. Rythmical variations of  ocho (8) cortado.


        Sunday, June 17, 2012

        D 1:00pm-2:15pm Tango Vals (intermediate): Rhythm of
        vals. walkings. Combinations of turns with sacada.

        E 2:45pm-4:00pm  Follower’s technique Class:
        Position. Balance. Axis.  Embrace for women. How to avoid
        foot pain. Balance in walking, ochos and turns. Music
        or beat in waiting times and pauses. Ornaments or
        embellishments in milonguero. Open to Men who are
        interested to learn women's technique.

        F 4:15pm-5:45pm Milonga (intermediate): How to dance the
        rhythm of the milonga. A trespie here and a trespie there.


        Please contact Srinivas Vishnubhotla, at s_bhotla at yahoo.com
        or bhotla at gmail.com, 832-282-6894 for details.

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        Please send any tango news and event information (plain
        text preferred), or corrections to anything in these
        messages, to <tangopost at compact.com> (only).  Thanks!

Monday

        Glover Gill of Glovertango plays delicious solo tango
        piano, now back home at the Continental Club,
        8-9:00pm.  Come to dance or just to hang out in the relaxed
        atmosphere. 3700 Main at Winburn. Plenty of room to dance.
        Please tip generously; Glover plays only for tips. FREE

        http://houtango.com/maps/ContinentalClubMap.html


Tuesday

        Tasty Tango Tuesdays at MKT bar , Phoenicia downtown

        Appetizer 6.00-6.30pm - all level tango introduction class;

        Main course 6.30-7.30pm - delicious dinner and wine;

        Desert - 7.30pm - a presentation dance or live tango
        music piece by local or visiting artists.

        Irresistible tango music 6.30- 9pm for you to dance to
        as you wish.

        MKT Bar - full bar and restaurant is located in Phoenicia
        food market downtown at 1001 Austin St, Houston, Texas.

        -- 
        Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
        instantango.com

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        Tango at Noon

        New early PM class for people with flexible time schedule

        Everyone is welcomed to help out and learn in an all level
        tango class, at the Cheryhurst community center. 12 noon,
        1700 Missouri St, every Tuesday. Practice 1.30-3.00pm
        afterwards. Take a tango lunch break away with tango.

        Now you don't have to be in Buenos Aires in order to
        dance Argentine Tango during the day ;)

        --
        Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
        http://instantango.com/

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        The Houston Argentine Tango Association continues their
        class cycle this week, now with three classes each night.
        Joan Bishop instructs at The Dance Place, 3300 Chimney Rock
        @ Beverly Hill, Suite 500.  This new space offers room
        to grow with new students.  Beginner 7-8pm, Intermediate
        8-9pm, Advanced 9-10pm.  http://www.houstontango.org/

        http://houtango.com/maps/TheDancePlaceMap.html

Wednesday

        The Edge Milonga
        brought to you by Irina Dralyuk

        Wednesdays 9:30pm-12:30am
        Bacchus Cafe & Wine Bar
        2502 Dunlavy, Houston TX 77006
        [Corner of Dunlavy & Missouri, 1 block North of Westheimer]
        http://www.bacchushouston.com

        Beginner class at 8:30-9:30pm, $10/person, no partner
        needed

        Bacchus offers a variety of wines from around the world,
        with wine specials on Tango night!

        No cover at the door. Complete sobriety highly discouraged
        however, so please feel free to take advantage of our
        wine special and imbibe!

        Dress Code: Ladies, let's push the line a little and hike
        up that skirt. Gents, bring out those fancy pants

        ... if you're not at the Edge, you're not living ...

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        The Argentine Tango Club offers group and private lessons
        for all levels in Houston, Texas. Lessons are taught by
        Mauro Marcone and Elizabeth Wingfield.  Please check the
        website for full schedule and more details.

        http://www.argentinetangoclub.org/
        info at argentinetangoclub.org
        Elizabeth 832-361-2327
        Mauro 281-797-0805

        Wednesdays at The Dance Place
        New Beginner and Intermediate classes starting January 4

        7-8pm, Argentine Tango for Beginners
        8-9pm, Argentine Tango for Intermediates
        Fees: $50 per 4-week series, $15 drop-in per lesson
        Location: The Dance Place, 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 500,
        Houston, Texas 77056.

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        Victor Collins teaches classes - beginner 8-9pm,
        intermediate/advanced from 9-10pm. $10/class, or $70 for
        a package of eight. Victor teaches at The Dance Place,
        3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 500 just south of Richmond.
        Victor is always happy to chat with new students over the
        phone before their first class.  Info: 281-443-3322(h)
        or 832-725-4380(cell).

        http://houtango.com/maps/TheDancePlaceMap.html

Thursday

        Baires Tango - Argentine Tango by Argentines-  is a
        collective effort of  five Argentine Tango teachers (Oscar,
        Rafa, Meche, Roberto and Adriana). Group tango classes are
        held every Thursday from 8:00pm to 9:15pm at River Oaks
        Pilates Studio 3425 South Shepherd Dr, Ste. 220, Houston,
        TX 77098.  On Shepperd, one block north of Richmond,
        the studio is located above MW Cleaners. The price for
        a 4-class module is $48 per person. Walk-ins: $15.

        http://www.bairestangohouston.com/

        See BairesTango in Youtube:

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLnpdTueFn8
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZbYWIYxBcQ&feature=player_embedded


        Also Meche, Rafa, Oscar (713-408-9065), Roberto and Adriana
        are available for private classes, contact us by e-mail at
        <baires.tango at yahoo.com> or by phone to schedule.

        Oscar

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        The Argentine Tango Club offers group and private lessons
        for all levels in Houston, Texas. Lessons are taught by
        Mauro Marcone and Elizabeth Wingfield.  Please check the
        website for full schedule and more details.

        http://www.argentinetangoclub.org/
        info at argentinetangoclub.org
        Elizabeth 832-361-2327
        Mauro 281-797-0805

        Thursdays at University of St. Thomas
        Spring 2012 Semester at UST
        Thursdays, January 19 to April 26, 8pm- 9pm
        Fees: Free for UST students, faculty, staff. $5 per lesson
        for community and guests

        Location: Jerabek Athletic Center,
        2nd Floor Dance Room, University of St.  Thomas.

Friday

        Angel's Milonga

        Please grace us with your angelic smiles, white evening
        wear and celestial moves at the opening of Tango Cielo,
        Houston's new home for Friday Milongas.

        Fine French wine generously donated by Cafe Rabelais

        Fridays,  9pm-12pm
        3710 Main st (@ Alabama)
        (Between Tacos A Go Go and Big Top)
        $10 at the door upstairs, students pay $5
        Free street parking or $5 parking lot.  

        Tango Chose Me, 7.30pm- 9.00pm - All level tango
        introduction class, tailored to people with no to little
        tango experience. 

        A different tango Maestro each Friday will introduce You to
        the basics of Argentine Tango such as tango walk, posture,
        the line of dance and etiquette.  No partner required. At
        Tango Cielo, 3710 Main st, Upstairs. Price* $15 at the
        door.  *Includes Milonga Del Angel 9.00pm-midnight ,
        a social tango dance night.

        We are also looking for kind hearted people to join
        the volunteer "Charlie's Angels" team for a Milonga Del
        Angel, a social tango dance night on Fridays.  If you are
        interested in seeing what does "milonga" mean, this would
        be a great way to meet people, learn a little more about
        Houston's tango scene, music and dance itself. Please
        email indrerapal at gmail.com to find out more.

        Indre ♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
        instantango.com

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        The Argentine Tango Club offers group and private lessons
        for all levels in Houston, Texas. Lessons are taught by
        Mauro Marcone and Elizabeth Wingfield.  Please check the
        website for full schedule and more details.

        http://www.argentinetangoclub.org/
        info at argentinetangoclub.org
        Elizabeth 832-361-2327
        Mauro 281-797-0805

        Fridays at D'Amico Dance Studio
        New Beginner and Intermediate classes starting January 6


        7-8pm, Argentine Tango for Beginners
        8-9pm, Argentine Tango for Intermediates
        Fees: $48 per 4-week series, $15 drop-in per lesson
        Location: D'Amico Dance Studio, 11151 Westheimer,
        Houston 77042

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        Victor Collins teaches group classes at Cypress Dance
        Studio, followed by group classes at Life Time Cafe.

        Cypress Dance Studio is located at the corner of 290 and
        Skinner Road, just southeast of the intersection of 290
        and Spring Cypress Rd, in northwest Houston.

        http://www.cypressdance.com
        http://www.lifetimefitness.com 

        Argentine Tango Classes at Life Time Fitness of
        Willowbrook. Every Friday, 9:30pm. to 10:30pm, ages 12 and up.
        Victor will be teaching Argentine Tango, Waltz, Milonga
        and Chacarera, followed by a practica from 10:30pm to
        ? at Life Time Cafe.  Classes cover footwork, timing,
        technics, and patterns.  You do NOT need a partner to take
        these classes; Singles and or couples are welcome.  Don't
        wait, sign up NOW and step out in style and confidence.
        Life Time Fitness, 7717 Willowchase Blvd.  Willowbrook,
        TX. 77070 http://www.lifetimefitness.com,

        Private classes by appointment only; call at least three
        weeks in advance, 281-443-3322(h) or 832-725-4380(cell).

        http://houtango.com/maps/LifeTimeFitnessWillowbrookMap.html

Saturday

        Milonga Brasileña is the first Saturday of every month.

        Emporio Brazilian Cafe
        12288 Westheimer, #210A
        Houston, TX 77077

        9pm to 12am
        Cost: $10/person (free if you order dinner or drinks)

        Hosted by:
        Rick & Teresa
        http://milongabrasilena.net

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        Flor de Milonga - The Second Saturday of the Month

        The Second Saturday of the Month Milonga has adopted a new
        great name: ”Flor de Milonga”. This event continues
        to be held at the River Oaks Pilates Studio every Second
        Saturday of the Month, with Mario, Grace and other local
        tangueros as hosts. Come dance with us to the best DJ’s
        tunes, with wonderful people, in a great location, and
        colorful studio. Don’t miss it!  


        $10 admission, $5 w/student ID
        You’re welcome to BYOB
        Free Parking
        Doors will automatically close at 12:30 am

        Hosted by: Mario, Grace and Tamika
        River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 S Shepherd Dr, Ste 200
        Houston, TX 77098

        Editor’s note: “Flor de milonga” can have two
        meanings. In regular Spanish it means “flower of the
        milonga”, while in Lunfardo it means “what a great
        milonga!”.

        -- El Ruso

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        Houston's Newest Milonga -- "El Abrazo"

        Held the 3rd Saturday of every month

        Scrumptious snacks, drinks & sweets, BYOB

        Please, let us know in advance and we will celebrate
        your birthday

        From  9:00pm to 1:00am at River Oaks Pilates Studio

        3425 South Shepherd  Dr. @ Colquitt Suite 220
        (Entrance on Colquitt)
        Houston, Texas  77098

        Price $  10.00/person
        Students (w/proper I.D. only)  $5.00

        Hosted by Ester & Art

        elabrazomilonga at hotmail.com   Ph. 713-688-4433

Sunday

        Sunday Lesson with Sue & Alex
        3:30 - 4:15 PM, $5
        All-Level, Tango, Vals and Milonga
        Every Sunday, a walking element for beginners and an
        advanced movement for intermediate and advanced dancers.

        Start anytime. Drop-ins welcome. No partner required.
        Info: http://www.cosasdeltango.com/lessons.html

        Sunday Práctica - La Práctica Dominguera
        4:30 - 7:00 pm, $5
        Every Sunday, dance, practice, share or just hang-out.
        A different DJ every Sunday.
        Info: http://www.cosasdeltango.com/practica.html

        The lesson and práctica are at:

        River Oaks Pilates Studio
        3425 South Shepherd Drive, Suite 220
        Houston, TX 77098

        The studio is located on the second floor above MW Cleaners
        at the corner of Shepherd and Colquitt. You just enter the
        building from Colquitt and go to the second floor. There is
        free parking in front of the building and in the parking
        garage on the 1st and 2nd levels.

        www.cosasdeltango.com
        amamontoff at yahoo.com
        (713) 724-7281

Let's tango this week.






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